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Sunday, July 05, 2026
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BOA Announces Team Bermuda for 2026 CAC Games
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The Bermuda Olympic Association (BOA) announced the full roster for Team Bermuda ahead of the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games, taking place in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from July 24th to August 8th, 2026.
Team Bermuda will send 78 athletes and a team of coaches, officials, and support staff with 104 delegation members in total. Bermuda will compete across 17 different sport disciplines at the Games, marking the 25th edition of the event and the centennial of its founding in 1926. This is the largest team Bermuda has ever sent to a multi-sporting event.
"We are incredibly proud of the athletes who have earned their place on Team Bermuda," said Peter Dunne., President of the Bermuda Olympic Association. "This is one of our largest and most well-rounded teams in recent memory, with a diverse selection of sports. We wish every athlete the very best as they prepare to represent Bermuda on the regional stage."
"It's a privilege to lead Team Bermuda into Santo Domingo for what promises to be a truly special edition of the CAC Games," said Jon Beard, Chef de Mission. "Our athletes have worked incredibly hard to earn their place on this team, and our job now is to make sure they have everything they need to compete at their best. I know all of Bermuda will be behind them as they take on the region's top talent over these two weeks."
TEAM BERMUDA — 2026 CAC GAMES ROSTER
Archery - Camerin Pickering. Official: Ross Roberts
Athletics - Men: Dage Minors, Nirobi Smith-Mills Women: Sakari Famous Official: Devon Bean
Beach Volleyball - Men: Benjamin Barnett, Connor Somerville Women: Megan Hands, Natalie Gazzard. Officials: Meagan Peck, Richard Bevis
Bowling - Anthony Hayward, Dennis Joell, Shannon Lee, David Maycock, Lamar Richardson, Levinc Samuels. Official: Joseph Slowinski
Cycling - Time Trial Men: Nicholas Narroway, Kaden Hopkins. Women: Gabriella Arnold (Road) Official: Dave Collins — Mountain Bike Men: Robin Horsfield Official: Dave Collins, Cole McDicken
Equestrian - Angela Hollaran Official: Carla Stemple
Field Hockey - Constance Betts, Abigail Brewer, Jennifer Chisnall, Elizabeth Davidson, Alyssa De Silva, Leyla Ganal, Georgia Harris, Jessica Hollis, Yvonne Osborne, Jasmine Patterson, Chrysda Smith, Robin Stempel, Christina Stephens-Weser, Elizabeth Stewart, Megan Troake, Danielle Williams. Officials: Kevon Moodley, Kris Rego, Lakae Tavares
Netball - Debre Evans, Asante Chapman, Keizhari Knight, Kiante Lightbourne, Kaylee Leema, Jordyn Ming, Inshan-Nae Smith, Jasmyn Renfroe, Brianna Ray, Jahtuere Trott, Jahkenya Trott, Selah Tuzo. Officials: Kimale Evans, Antoine Williams
Rugby - Alexender Brown, Tashon DeSilva, Steven Doyling, Jahniko Francis, D’ Zuri Gill, Aidan Kendall, Antonio Perincheif-Leader, Myles Robinson, Brandon Sangster, Ja’ Kee Simons, Hadleigh Tucker, Kelin Williams. Officials: Jason Hendre, Lucas Nyamoto, Bruno Texeira (physio)
Sailing - Men: Sebastian Kempe Women: Adriana Penruddocke. Officials: Charles Baillie Strong, Shaun Priestly
Squash - Men: Micah Franklin, Taylor Carrick, Anaya Smith Women: Rachel Barnes, Sydney Wallace, Abigail Brewer. Official: Christopher Barnes
Swimming - Men: Elijah Daley, Jack Harvey, Sam Williamson Women: Elan Daley, Madlyn Moore. Official: Ben Smith
Tennis - Men: Daniel Phillips, Richard (Trey) Mallory Women: Shelby Madeiros, Nadhira Durham. Official: Ricky Mallory, Steve Bean
Triathlon - Nicholas Pilgrim, Tyler Smith. Official: Joe Filliol
Team Staff Chef de Mission: Jon Beard, Games Management: Trina Roberts Physiotherapists: Megan Titterton, Tre Anthony Outerbridge
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Search Begins for New Bermuda Women’s Head Coach
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The Bermuda Football Association (BFA) has formally opened the search for a new Senior Women’s National Team Head Coach following the departure of long-serving manager Naquita Robinson.
Robinson stepped down from the national hot seat earlier this year, bringing the curtain down on a monumental tenure that spanned more than a dozen years in charge of the international squad.
The vacancy marks the end of an era for the Gombey Warriors, with the governing body now looking to install a progressive successor capable of capitalizing on the rapid growth of the women's game across the island.
In a statement, a BFA spokesperson confirmed the recruitment drive: “The Bermuda Football Association is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Coach to lead our Senior Women’s National Team.
“We’re looking for a leader who is committed to player development, demonstrates integrity, and shares a passion for growing women’s football in Bermuda."
The incoming manager will inherit a transitioning squad hungry to make an impact on the regional stage within the Concacaf framework. Aspiring candidates have been instructed to submit their cover letters, professional résumés, official coaching qualifications, and references directly to the association's communications department.
The BFA spokesperson added: "Join us in shaping the future of Bermuda football. One Team. One Island. Our Game.”
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Thursday, June 25, 2026
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Pickering and Bermuda Miss Out on Pan Am Games
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Bermuda’s archers suffered the ultimate sporting agony at the 2026 Pan American Championships in Tlaxcala, Mexico, missing out on qualification for the Pan Am Games by just a single place in both the individual and team events.
On a day of relentless tension, the fine margins of international archery laid bare how brutal the sport can be. Despite delivering stellar individual campaigns against the continent's elite, the Bermudian contingent was left wondering what might have been.
Camerin Pickering came agonizingly close to sealing his ticket to Lima. In a magnificent display of precision under pressure, Pickering stormed his way to an incredible fifth-place finish in the final individual rankings.
Under standard tournament regulations, a top-four finish guarantees automatic qualification. However, a glimmer of hope appeared due to a performance bottleneck at the top of the leaderboard: heavyweights Canada filled two of the qualification spots but were restricted by quota caps to taking just one individual place.
The reallocation meant the qualification line dropped down the standings, but it stopped exactly one spot short. Pickering was left holding sixth place—just a single point and one position away from the dream ticket.
Behind him, teammates Jaydon Roberts and Bernard Wade III also put in highly respectable shifts against a world-class field, finishing 15th and 24th respectively.
If Pickering's individual near-miss was tough to swallow, the heartbreak was compounded in the team standings.
Bermuda's trio combined for a gritty, unified display on the target line, aiming to break into the crucial top eight to book their collective passage to the Games.
Instead, they duplicated the individual agony. Bermuda finished the team event in ninth place overall—once again, the loneliest number in sport—as the top eight countries celebrated their qualification packages right in front of them.
While the Tlaxcala campaign will be remembered for its bitter conclusions, the sheer proximity to the continent's powerhouse nations proves this Bermudian squad belongs on the big stage. They will have to regroup quickly, with secondary qualifying opportunities next year offering one final shot at redemption.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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Pickering Smashes National Record but Agony for Bermuda
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Camerin Pickering etched his name into the history books with a sensational, record-breaking performance at the Pan American Championships, though there was heartbreak for Bermuda’s men in the team event.
On a day of immense high drama on the archery range, Pickering put on a masterclass of precision and composure during individual qualifying, shattering the Men’s Individual Recurve 70m National Record.
The Bermudian talisman racked up a staggering 653 points out of a possible 720. Crucially, that magnificent haul sees him cruise past the elite Minimum Qualification Score of 650, firmly establishing his credentials on the international stage and securing a superb 17th-place finish overall.
While Pickering stole the headlines, it proved to be a grueling day at the office for the rest of the Bermudian contingent against a world-class field.
Bernard Wade III put up a spirited fight to finish 45th overall, carding a score of 591. Jaydon Roberts wasn't far behind his compatriot, locking down 47th place with 534 points, while Robert O’Connor completed the Bermudian individual line-up in 50th position with a score of 443.
The collective focus then turned to the high-stakes Team Shoot, where the stakes could not have been higher. A coveted top-eight finish would guarantee a spot at the prestigious Lima 2027 Pan American Games.
Bermuda pushed heavyweights Canada all the way in a tense, nerve-shredding encounter. However, it wasn't quite to be. The Reds narrowly succumbed to a 5-3 defeat, agonizingly missing out on early qualification for Peru.
Despite the bitter disappointment of coming so close, the qualification dream is far from over. This resilient Bermudian squad will have one final opportunity to book their tickets to Lima at the secondary qualifying event next year.
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Sunday, June 21, 2026
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'I had to fight all day' - Andrade Reflects on Historic BC1 Gold
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Bermuda's newly crowned BC1 champion Yushae Andrade admitted she was forced to dig deep into her mental reserves to capture a sensational gold medal at the Birmingham 2026 World Boccia Challenger.
Reflecting on a high-stakes day of individual competition in the United States, the elite athlete revealed just how close she came to the brink before orchestrating a brilliant golden comeback.
"I'm really happy that I won the gold," an ecstatic Andrade told reporters after standing atop the podium. "You know, it was a fight all day."
That relentless battle began in her opening pool match against South Korea's Sohyeon Park. The contest pushed both competitors to the absolute limit, rapidly turning into an unpredictable, touch-and-go tactical affair.
"I don't know if you saw my first game, but it went to a tie-breaker, 4-4," Andrade recalled. "And, obviously, I won."
Having navigated that initial scare, Andrade advanced to the showpiece final against Yi-Ting Tsai of Chinese Taipei. However, the gold medal match started in nightmare fashion for the Bermudian star, who found herself trailing early on and facing a significant deficit as the ends ticked away.
Showing the resilience of a true champion, Andrade refused to let the match slip away, staging an explosive late rally to completely stun her opponent.
"In my last game, I had to fight back again," Andrade explained. "I was down 2-0 going into the third end, and then I got three points. And then I got the final point. So yeah, I'm really, really excited and happy about that."
The dramatic 4-2 comeback victory not only secures an invaluable international title for Andrade but also serves as a massive statement of intent as she continues her journey on the world stage.
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